January 27, February 3, 10, 24 and March 3, 10

6 – 8 p.m.

O.P. Owens Agriculture Center

455 Caton Road Lumberton, NC 28360

Two topics will be taught each night by experienced beekeepers. A fee of $45 will be charged (due the first night of the class) which covers registration, textbook, handouts, and refreshments (please make checks payable to Robeson County Area Beekeepers Association). Class is limited to the first 30 to register, so call immediately to reserve your space.

• Introduction to Beekeeping
• Benefits of Beekeeping
• Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive
• Apprehensions and Decisions
• Basic Equipment for Beekeepers
• Obtaining and Installing Honey Bees
• Opening the Hive
• Knowing What to Look For
• Different Seasons, Different Activities
• Anticipating and Preventing Potential Problems
• Diseases and Remedies
• Honey Bee Pests
• Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest
• Honey Harvest Day
• Fun Things to do With Bees
• Field Day (a visit to several local apiaries)